There are 6 ways to get from Kannur to Vaikom by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jntrain 20631 / ...
5h 38m₹251–1,722Bus via Thrippunithura
- Take the bus from Kannur to Ernakulambus
8h 3m₹392–544Drive 292.7 km
- Drive from Kannur to Vaikomcar 292.7 km
4h 36m₹3,292–4,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Vaikomtaxi 292.7 km
4h 36m₹5,500–7,500Fly, subway, bus
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Tripunithurasubway
- Take the bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikombus
5h 18m₹4,962–13,323Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Ernakulambus
8h 24m₹802–2,240
Kannur to Vaikom by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Vaikom is to bus via Thrippunithura which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Vaikom is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Vaikom via Thrippunithura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Kannur and Vaikom is 317 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kannur to Vaikom, including transfers.
Kannur to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Vaikom is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrippunithura, which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kannur to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–450 and the journey takes 6h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Aluva to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–85
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹60–85
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kannur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thrippunithura to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹29–100
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kannur to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kannur to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kannur to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Vaikom is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kannur to Vaikom.
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